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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc.
2. 2
   A dressing room connected with a public bath.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀπόθεσις (apóthesis, “a putting back or away”). See apothecary.

Related phrases

dressing room

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